Team USA’s Training Center To Get Fresh Produce by Growing It, on Site, With The Help of Babylon Micro-Farms
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) training center in Colorado Springs has significantly upgraded its food and nutrition program through a partnership with Babylon Micro-Farms. What began as a single installation has rapidly expanded to three units, providing athletes with a consistent supply of fresh, hyper-local produce.
This collaboration allows the training center to grow nutrient-dense greens and microgreens on-site, taking the guesswork out of traditional farming. Executive Chef Nick Lachman highlights the immediate impact, with produce going "from the farm" directly to the salad bar, enhancing the visual appeal and flavor of dishes. Red sorrel and microgreens for smoothies, particularly raspberry basil, have been singled out as athlete favorites.
Beyond taste, the microfarms offer athletes a strong sense of food safety and confidence, knowing their produce has traveled only a short distance. The fresh greens have also inspired creative culinary applications, from enhancing Pad Thai to serving as elegant garnishes.
Operationally, the Babylon Micro-Farms system is designed for simplicity, managed through an app that signals when produce is ready for harvest. This ease of use facilitated the quick expansion from one to three units. Babylon Micro-Farms provides comprehensive support, including installation, training, and ongoing assistance.
The initiative extends beyond providing fresh food; it fosters a culture of freshness and engagement, with some athletes even participating in harvests. This partnership is seen as creating an experience that brings ultra-fresh produce closer to those who consume it.
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Sara Hayes, Head of Marketing
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